The first aircraft that could be controlled in the air was built by the Wright brothers back in 1903. Since that time, aircraft began to be produced in many countries of the world. Now it is impossible to imagine modern life without flights: civil and military aviation is constantly evolving and improving. Some aircraft are striking in their size, and among the largest aircraft in the world are American and Soviet vessels.
An-225
This transport aircraft, operating on the jet principle, has a huge carrying capacity. The development belongs to the Antonov Design Bureau. The project was first presented to the public by the Kiev Mechanical Plant. His successful test flight took place in 1988. It was laid two copies, one of which is still operated by the Ukrainian airline Antonov Airlines. As a base, the aircraft was used "Ruslan", which changed the length of the fuselage, the number of racks of the main chassis and engines.
Hughes H-4 Hercules
This is an American-made aircraft that can land on water. It is also called the "flying boat". Hughes H-4 Hercules was considered the largest aircraft of this class for almost 70 years (until 2017). The main purpose of the vessel was transportation, and with full equipment it could carry up to 750 troops. The maximum speed of the aircraft is 351 miles per hour, and 8 air-cooled engines are used for the flight.
Boeing 747
Such an aircraft is considered to be the world's first long-range, double-decker wide-body aircraft. When production began, it was the heaviest and most capacious passenger aircraft. There are various versions of the aircraft, designed for long-haul flights. In 1989, he managed to fly from London to Sydney without landing. The plane flew 18,000 kilometers in 20 hours. Boeing 747 has received a huge spread around the world, becoming the main means of transportation for many airlines.
